BNP races to finalise seat sharing with allies for polls

Alongside confirming its own candidates, the BNP is moving fast to finalise seat-sharing arrangements with its allies as part of preparations to contest the upcoming national election in alliance with right, left, moderate and liberal democratic parties. As the party earlier announced it would form a national government, if elected, BNP senior leaders said they are open to sharing a sufficient number of seats with coalition partners based on their competence, experience, acceptability and popularity. The party has already requested lists of potential candidates from its allies who have been engaged in the anti-fascist movement and struggle over the past 15 and a half years, said a BNP Standing Committee member, wishing not to be named. He said their Standing...